Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Saint Peter’s Church

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

1. Saint Peter’s Church Marker

Inscription. The churches of Medieval England inspired the design of this gothic revival edifice by architects McKim, Mead, and White. Built 1887 – 1911, it replaced an 1828 structure. Features include English stained glass, a 49-bell carillon, a rood screen of Spanish design, a skinner organ, and a Tiffany window.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 40° 47.611′ N, 74° 28.679′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of South Street (County Route 124) and Miller Road, on the right when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Morristown World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Lewis Condict House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church of the Assumption (about 800 feet away); Thomas Nast (approx. 0.2 miles away); MacCulloch Hall

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Sansay House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Continental Army Encampments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Dublin (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Macculloch Hall (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Historic Markers/Historic Preservation. Morris County Heritage Commission. (Submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Details of the carillon - Tower Bells, the world of tower bells. (Submitted on September 5, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri.)

Morristown Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

2. Morristown Marker

Marker on South Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

3. Marker on South Street

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

4. Saint Peter’s Church Marker

Saint Peter’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

5. Saint Peter’s Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.